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Heatwaves and chronic illness: How to stay safe?

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06/25/2025 at 10:00 PM

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Hello everyone, how's the sunny weather been treating you? ☀️

Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense, with sometimes serious consequences for people living with chronic illnesses. Fatigue, dehydration, cardiovascular problems, or medications that increase sensitivity to sunlight can all worsen your condition in hot weather.

That’s why it’s important to adapt your habits during heatwaves: staying hydrated, resting more, using fans or ACs, and keeping up with your medical appointments can all make a difference. Being better prepared means being better protected, both individually and as a community.

💬 How does your chronic illness react during extreme heat?

🌿 What practices or tips have you found helpful during heatwaves?

📣 Do you feel well-informed and supported during these times?

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Your experiences matter, let’s share and support each other.

Take care and stay safe,

Somya from the Carenity team 🌼

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06/25/2025 at 11:41 PM

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The truth is, I really am very alone. Today, I went to the community room for a paint class. There was no AC in that room, but I brought water and stuck it out. It was fun and better than being in my apartment all day with no one to see or talk to. The heat affects me probably more than the cold. I've been running my AC for days now and it makes all my joints ache. But I just hang in there and do the best I can do.


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@Selkie319 Winter will be here soon, trying to think positive


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I make sure I have good AC at my home during the summertime

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